Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist
Posted 8 hours 53 minutes ago by NHS
Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners who have, or are eligible for, a CCST / CCT (or equivalent) and are eligible for registration on the GMC Specialist Register, have Approved Clinician status, and be approved under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act. Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists is preferred but equivalent qualifications and experience would be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be requested in the event of a successful application. Standard NHS Terms and Conditions of Service for medical staff apply.
To apply, please go to NHS Jobs and complete the medical application form.
Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting time for a senior clinician to join Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and be involved in the opportunities arising from working in Women's Services at Arnold Lodge. This is a replacement post. The final programmed activities will be agreed with the postholder and Clinical Director, but will include 10 programmed activities, including direct clinical care (7.5 PAs) and supporting activities (2.5 PAs).
Arnold Lodge has consistently been very highly rated by the Quality Network (currently in fourth place nationally) and hosts a wide-ranging forensic psychiatry outreach programme with regular placements for forensic psychiatrists from across the world.
The service has a strong track record and is looking to the future with a dynamic leadership team and Consultant group.
About uscomprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job responsibilitiesA Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Rationale: This is a replacement post and would suit an individual particularly interested in working with male patients with a personality disorder.
Person Specification Qualifications- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in Forensic Psychiatry (or General Adult Psychiatry with appropriate forensic experience)
- Section 12(2) approval, Approved Clinician status and DBS clearance
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Relevant higher degree eg MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- Additional clinical qualifications
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within 6 months
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and staff morale
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Experience in providing written reports for legal purposes
- Expert knowledge of forensic psychiatry
- Risk management linked to provisions of mental health care including secure care and protection of public
- Experience of Care Programme Approach
- 3 years approved higher training in Forensic Psychiatry (or General Adult Psychiatry and equivalent experience in forensic psychiatry)
- Higher Specialist Trainees are eligible to apply if within 6 months of their CCT date
- Working with mentally disordered offenders
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
- Find creative solutions to problems
- Liaise with colleagues in management of complex clinical issues
- Knowledge of recent developments and treatment advances in the care of offenders
- Knowledge of HCR-20, PCL-R and other risk assessment tools
- Knowledge of NHS systems
- Relevant experience, eg specific psychological therapies
- Experience of working in secure psychiatric settings
- Ability to critically appraise published research
- Participation in on-going audit
- Experience of involvement in a research project and publication
- Interest in research
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Ability to contribute to the Care Group and Organisation's Strategic Direction
- Evidence of management training
- Evidence of a management project
- Able to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call
- Satisfactory clearances from enhanced DBS disclosure and health checks
- Interest in welfare of mentally disorder offenders
- Ability to deal effectively with pressure
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Reliability and honesty
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process
- Personable and willing to work in groups
- Enjoy working in a challenging environment
- Evidence of leadership attributes
- Motivational skills
- Commitment to service development
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.